Every day we receive calls, emails and letters from people who are finding their mouths are feeling dry and sensitive. And the number 1 question is usually - 'why is my mouth dry?'

To be honest there is no single answer as dry mouth can be caused by a number of factors - medications, underlying health issues, cancer treatment - and that will differ from person to person. But the simple answer is that your mouth is dry either because you are not producing enough saliva, or the saliva you are producing is not great quality. 

Regardless of the causal factor the universal truth is that dry mouth ranges from 'annoying' to 'really upsetting' for everyone who suffers.

So what to do?

We would definitely recommend speaking to your GP [or cancer nurse, consultant, dentist, hygienist etc.] to make sure there is nothing too serious happening. It's unlikely but always best to rule it out. 

And then consider ways to make your mouth feel more comfortable. This might include reducing your alcohol & caffeine consumption, avoiding acidic food & drink and stopping smoking [if you do]. 

You might also want to try products designed to help moisturise your mouth, such as Oralieve. 

Oralieve products are designed to replicate [as closely as possible] the action of saliva. It might take a bit of getting used to, but persevere and see how your mouth feels after a week or so. 

Feel free to contact us if you would like to chat through what products might be most appropriate for you, or take our dry mouth quiz which will make some recommendations.